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Discover the newest flavors of Magnum
Dive into decadence with the New Magnum Chocolate & Strawberry: Velvety vanilla ice cream laced with rich strawberry swirls, enrobed with rich Belgian chocolate.
Or please your palate with New Magnum Chocolate Brownie: Luscious brownie-flavored ice cream, paired with the irresistible crunch of cashew nuts, all wrapped in Belgian chocolate. A favorite dessert, reinvented.
Taste it. Feel it. Laugh at it. Wrap it around your body and twirl with it.
Love it. Enjoy it. Lick it. Kick it. Savor it. Dance the techno hoedown to it.
Embrace it. Dive into it. Scream with fear, then do it.
Seek it.
Seek it again.
Here’s to pleasure in all of its infinite shapes, tastes, and forms.
And here’s to the ones who celebrate them.
From the first smooth slide into the mouth, to the molten impact of pure cacao sweetness that spreads on the tongue—the experience of eating chocolate is singular in the blissful satisfaction that it brings. Now, a chocolate connoisseur tells us that it is entirely possible to elevate this sweet experience into high art.
Chef Anthony Collar, Makati Shangri-La’s executive pastry chef and chocolatier, reveals that when eaten correctly, one can correctly appreciate the layers of flavor and nuances of chocolate. “Eating chocolate is easy,” Chef Collar explains, “But savoring chocolate is much like enjoying fine wine.”
No quick bites and gulps here. The trick to letting the chocolate flavors blossom in the mouth is to stop, slow down, and savor. But doing so, not only is the taste enhanced, but the entire experience of eating stretches the pleasure into sheer luxury. Chef Collar gives us easy tips on how to transform chocolate eating into a moment of pure indulgence:
To begin, warm the chocolate between the palms of your hands. Do not use your teeth to bite it; let it break on your lips before sliding it towards your tongue. Let the chocolate rest on the tongue, relishing the flavors that seep and spread.
The next time you take a moment to escape from the daily grind, try these easy tips on your favorite Belgian chocolate ice cream bar; transform an ordinary break into a moment of sheer indulgent pleasure.
1. My secret passions are… My art collection, My library
2. What do you admire the most in a man/woman? Man- Integrity. Woman- Pure compassion.
3. Who inspires you the most and why? My Grandfather Jose Laurel III- He taught me how to love my country, love my family and love my work.
4. What is your most treasured possession? I can only think of my family as my true treasure.
5. What sentence or phrase do you always use? …..I tend to have different phrases that I use depending on my mood….When I was on Project Runway I would always use ….”At the end of the day”.
6. If I were forced to listen to just one album for the rest of my life, I’d listen to… Any Album by Ella Fitzgerald or Nat King Cole. I never get tired of listening to them.
7. There’s nothing better than… A good’s night sleep.
8. If I were a movie character, I’d be… Truman Capote
9. Top 5 movies? The Sound of Music, Seven, Auntie Mame, Dead Poets Society, Inside John Malcovich.
10. 3 quirks that nobody knows I have… I love Tattoos. I actually have several. I am a frustrated ROCK singer. I am absolutely obsessive compulsive.
11. Top 3 weird pet peeves? Telemarketers, Littering and Those people who SPAM on my Instagram.
12. Top 5 things that you can’t live without? My Camera, My sketchpads, A toothbrush, Sharp Mongol Pencils and The opportunity to see the world.
13. Your favorite Magnum flavor? The truffle and the almond.
14. Magnum is best eaten when you’re having a really rough day and you just need a quiet moment to soothe your nerves.
15. What’s your definition of Pleasure? Pleasure is the sensation garnered from something that makes me feel special.
The ability to see the extraordinary in the everyday is a rare talent. Top Malaysian artist Hong Yi, known for her astonishing pieces of art that recreate known objects or people using unexpected materials, pushed herself to see something more than the usual: she recently finished a month-long project of “food paintings,” creating different artworks everyday for 31 days, using food materials on a ceramic plate.
The results range from the delicate and ethereal to the whimsical and humorous, but all are smartly executed and thoughtful: goldfish swimming lazily in a pond, made out of pickled ginger and century eggs; a startled owl made out of chopped red onions; a hen and her chick pecking quietly on the grass, made from carefully cracked eggshell pieces. Her project was faithfully recorded on her personal blog, as well as on Instagram, which to date has amassed more than 57,000 followers.
The young artist has been gaining popularity in Malaysia for quite some time, having projects for Esquire Malaysia, and HP. Her body of work spans from huge installation pieces to small personal projects, but one thing remains the same: her ability to re-vision ordinary materials into beautiful works of art.
For more of Hong Yi’s amazing art, visit www.ohiseered.com, or follow her on Instagram at @redhongyi.
1. My secret passions are televisions series’, fantasy novels, quirky items
2. What do you admire the most in a man/woman? In a man, humility. In a woman, drive.
3. Who inspires you the most and why? People who have created empires out of nothing. It shows me that no matter who you are, your starting point, or your history, it’s all about writing your own future by recognizing opportunity and seizing it.
4. What is your most treasured possession? All my pictures and videos.
5. What sentence or phrase do you always use? Words: basically; actually; correct.
6. If I were forced to listen to just one album for the rest of my life, I’d listen to Wicker Park.
7. There’s nothing better than a swim in a cool sea on a hot day.
8. If I were a movie character, I’d be Napoleon Bonaparte
9. Top 5 movies? Lord of The Rings, Superbad, Braveheart, High fidelity, Dead Poets Society
10. 3 quirks that nobody knows I have… I flick my hair a lot, I hold my shirt down thinking I still have a belly to hide, I scream at people when I drive.
11. Top 3 weird pet peeves? People who don’t know if they are going up or down in the elevator, people who walk slowly, people who drive badly.
12. Top 5 things that you can’t live without? Food, Music, Laptop, Sports, Travel
13. Your favorite Magnum flavor? I’ve switched to Choco-Cappuccino
14. Magnum is best eaten when you have that craving for chocolate and ice cream.
15. What’s your definition of Pleasure? It’s a dominant feeling that trumps.
It takes something new and different to incite genuine pleasure. For pleasure seekers, the usual weeknight escape to a spa may not be enough anymore. This summer, recharge both your body and soul with a one-of-a-kind experience: FLOW SurfYogaSamba.
The three-day weekend retreat brings together surfing, yoga, and dancing the samba for people looking for new alternatives to chill and reward themselves. The organizers often act as moderators: Monica Eleazar- Manzano is a certified Vinsaya yoga instructor, Noelle Hilario is a Roxy-sponsored surfer, and Denise Gonzales-Bernardo is co-founder of Samba School Imperatiz Filipinense. Together they create an experience that is all at once soothing, thrilling, and party-worthy.
The event emphasizes a holistic rejuvenation experience. Monica, Noelle and Denise are all healthy-lifestyle buffs, and they provide attendees a glimpse of alternative green living. Meals include chicken, fish and vegetarian options to allow the body to detoxify. Certified instructors conduct workshop for the basics of a raw food diet, and making green smoothies and health tonics. Participants can also enjoy live beats from Samba School Imperatiz Filipinense (formerly Escola de Samba de Manila), led by drum director Toni Bernardo.
As its name suggests, FLOW isn’t set in a single venue. It can be set anywhere, whether Boracay, Baler or Batangas, as long as accommodations are set in amidst lush greenery and near a pristine beachfront. With new activities frequently being added to the roster and rates including budget-friendly options, consider FLOW a much-need treat as necessary as your weekly pedicure. At FLOW SurfYogaSamba, pleasure has never been this rejuvenating.
Break away from life’s usual flavors and experience a different kind of pleasure.
Discover your sweet escape with the new Magnum Chocolate Brownie and Chocolate & Strawberry.
How far can you push design and fashion? Mashallah Design and collaborator Linda Kostowski got together to scan human bodies and then used to the data to create the sewing patterns that eventually became wearable 3D art. Using scanners to create sewing patterns is just one of the many innovations that design and fashion have to offer. If you want to be inspired by more mind-blowing design pieces, check out of Berlin-based Mashalla Design’s other stuff here. They are best known for their innovative industrial designs that include mind-blowing lamps, stairs, stools and even electrical sockets that make you halt and think twice about the role of design in everyday life. You will be duly impressed.
To read more about this, go to http://www.mashallahdesign.lacaptas.com/public/indexpage
Inspired by our latest flavor Chocolate and Strawberry, we scoured the web for other intriguing combinations of flavors: Enter these bacon & jam sandwiches made by blogger Alexandra over at alexandracooks.com.
It’s the ultimate marriage of sweet and salty that creates a most unexpected sensory delight. Salt dramatically boosts the activity of taste receptors, and makes it easier for you to detect the sweet components of your dish. This is why these bacon and jam sandwiches are a must-try for gourmands. Alexandra suggests you add cheddar to your sandwich, but brie or goat cheese work just as well.
Why not try them all? It’s time to be more open to culinary adventures
Read more at http://www.alexandracooks.com/2011/09/15/bacon-cheddar-and-pear-panini/
URBN Bar and Kitchen quickly became one of Manila’s hottest nightspots soon after it opened last December 2012.
Known for always having great music, the club kicks off with Almost Famous Mondays and turns up the heat with Warehouse Wednesdays. With a different DJ spinning each night, the party continues throughout the week with Turbulent Thursdays, Friday Night Rush, and Saturscape.
URBN is also a great foodie find for the all-partied-out or even the pickiest eaters. With Sydney-trained Chef Benjo Tuason as king of the kitchen, the food here is far from your ordinary bar chow. Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree and Australian Rack of Lamb make for satisfying entrees, while their Mac and Choreese (chorizo and cheese) is comfort-food with a twist. Diners also love the freshly-made truffle potato chips, and go gaga over the Salted Caramel Cheesecake.
With its outstanding food, superb sounds, and spacious, well-appointed spaces, URBN Bar and Kitchen is the ideal events place. Magnum selected URBN as the venue of choice for the launch of the Magnum Chocolatier Collection and though that party is now over, the Magnum ambassadors continue to be spotted on URBN’s dance floor, taking pleasure from the best that city life has to offer.
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In a decadent event last February 19, Magnum introduced the gorgeous Georgina Wilson as its newest brand ambassador. URBN in Fort Strip, BGC, was turned into a chocolate paradise where the press and fellow brand ambassadors welcomed Georgina to the prestigious Magnum lineup.
It’s been a few years since the 27-year-old model first made it to the spotlight, yet she continues to reign as one of Manila’s loveliest faces both on and off the catwalk. “It’s a natural fit,” she said of her tie-up with Magnum. We couldn’t agree more.
Her thick locks and doll-like eyes may lead many to believe that she’s just another pretty face but “George” proves them dead-wrong. The Filipino-British mestiza has been a consistent honor student since high school, and graduated from the University of Sydney with degrees in both accounting and finance. George is beauty and brains in a sexy, 25-inch waist package – don’t you forget it.
For someone as busy and as hard a worker as she is, George likes to treat herself: a new pair of shoes, the latest designer purse, a fun getaway with friends. Yet for the self-confessed dessert addict, her absolute guilty pleasure is ice cream. Indeed, Georgina Wilson is a perfect ambassador for Magnum as she finds pleasure in the luxuries that life has to offer her.
Azealia Banks!!!! #magnumparty2013
@mondgutierrez: @azealiabanks doing the Harlem Shake!!!! #magnumparty2013
@ddancetilurdead: Excited for @AZEALIABANKS to hit the stage! #magnumparty2013
@iamchriscayzar rockin’ at the #magnumparty2013
Azealia Banks, beautiful celebrities, and unlimited Magnum bars. #magnumparty2013
Beautiful lights at the #magnumparty2013.
@iloveruffag arrives at the #magnumparty2013 looking like royalty. Photo from her instagram.
@ritasebastian21: All set for the #magnumparty2013 @magnum_ph can’t wait to party with @rajolaurel ! 
@noelperlas: Colorful! #magnumparty2013
The stage is set for pleasure #magnumparty2013
Rehearsals now ongoing. @mondgutierrez in the house!
Rolling Stone hails her as “arguably the most agile female singer-rapper since Missy Elliott”. Azealia Banks, aka Yung Rapunxel, is taking her mermaid hair, deep purple lips, and thumping beats to Manila. Magnum has pulled all the stops to have Azealia perform at an exclusive party for Manila’s finest. This one-night only event is to be the highlight of the biggest party of 2013!
The 21-year-old rapper built her success on a passion for what she does and who she is. After releasing her debut recording online in 2009, she immediately signed with record label XL Records. Any fledgling artist would have been thrilled to have representation from a big company but when artistic differences arose with her producer, Azealia decided to go on her own rather than compromise her music.
Despite the lack of a recording contract, Azealia continued to work on demo tracks and made do with uploading her songs to YouTube. Her debut single “212” was released as free, downloadable content from her website, and the track became a hit in European music charts. The song’s popularity attracted the notice of British producer Paul Epworth, and their collaboration on “Bambi” was played for the catwalk at a Mugler fashion show in Paris. Following the 2012 release of her Fantasea mixtape, Azealia is currently working on her first studio album, Broke With Expensive Taste.
She has Lady Gaga’s creative director fussing over her, and MAC Cosmetics recently came out with a limited-edition lip color named after her alter ego.
As with her music, the young artist stays true to her no-nonsense personality. She explains in an interview, “Yung Rapunxel is that girl who pisses people off but doesn’t really mean to. She’s actually a sweetheart! But people are so taken aback that she’s so herself; she’s not even trying to be unique or different. She literally just lives in her head; she does what she wants to do. [She is] someone who is happy to be [her]self.”
Watch her hit debut single “212” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Jv9fNPjgk
“Rewarded myself with #newmagnum flavors after an intense Friday workout! @erwanjheussaff #magnumparty2013 #newmagnum” posting my entry again in case you didn’t see – @roannquerubin
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#magnumparty2013 make me choose your photo so you can come to the ultra exclusive Magnum party this Tuesday!! – @georginawilson
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Our media friends enjoying themselves with sumptuous Belgian choco treats at #newmagnum @magnum_ph
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This is delish #magnum #foodporn – @christiegic
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Brownie-flavored ice cream, cashews crushed and only the finest Belgian chocolate. The #newmagnum Chocolate Brownie. Thanks to @dessertcomes1st
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More Magnum – @wickedtin
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Can you always trust your eyes?
Watch this short video and try to spot the hidden Magnum bars. You will find that your mind sometimes plays tricks on you.: http://www.youtube.com/watchharder
Magnum event at Urbn #newmagnum – @giannabanzon
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Pleasure begins. Tag your pic with #newmagnum to join the @magnum_ph Press Con at the @urbnbarandkitchen
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Shang-ri La Executive Pastry Chef Anthony Collar and Andrea Huang from the Magnum brand team getting ready for the #newmagnum
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Too hot to handle. Too cool to ignore. @magnum_ph brand ambassadors @mondgutierrez and @ilovegeorgina strike a #newmagnum pose. Photo from @mondgutierrez.
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We invite you all to try the #newmagnum flavors Chocolate Brownie and Chocolate & Strawberry. So yummy!!! thanks for today @bmchanyungco @jean2madrid good night! – @lizzzuy
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The #newmagnum ambassador @ilovegeorgina with fellow pleasure seekers @rajolaurel @seaprincess888 @solennheussaff @mondgutierrez @lizzzuy @erwanjheussaff
@rajolaurel: Happy w my LOVE! @lizzzuy at the #newmagnum @magnumph launch!
@bubblesparaiso: Hmmm guess what the #newmagnum flavor is? 
@cesolondriz: Press launch/lunch for @magnumph. #newmagnum excited to see try the new flavour!
Magnum Brand Manager extraordinaire @bmchanyungco introducing the #newmagnum flavors
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Fondue goodness!! #chocolateheaven #chocolate #newmagnum – @sinosicat
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Meet our newest face for @magnumph @ilovegeorgina #newmagnum – @rajolaurel
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New flavors! ChocoBrownie & ChocoStrawberry!! #newmagnum – @bubblesparaiso
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Sensory Analysis with @erwanjheussaff and Shangri-la Executive Pastry Chef Anthony Collar #newmagnum
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These are real strawberries! #newmagnum @magnum_ph – @enaescanan
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“Pleasure lies not in discovering the truth but seeing it.” – Leo Tolstoy #newmagnum Press Con
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Pleasure seekers @seaprincess888 and @solennheussaff at the @magnum_ph Press Con. Regram from @rajolaurel #newmagnum
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We’re at @magnum_ph’s launch of their new flavors & ambassador. #newmagnum – @statusmagazine
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Here at the #newmagnum press launch w/ music from @katrinarazon! @magnum_ph – @mondgutierrez
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Awesome posters of the magnum ambassadors #newmagnum – @enaescanan
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Must-try Thursday: Wild Flour at the Fort. Part boulangerie, part bistro, all delicious.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Check out Mango Red. Creative, charming and über cool photos of beautiful couples. Photo from http://bit.ly/XAQEpO
Wrap your head around this: fashion warriors will be sporting head wraps this summer!
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“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”
― Linda Grayson
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Congratulations to Solenn Heussaff for being named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire Philippines!
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“Pleasure cannot be shared,” says Alduous Huxley. We beg to disagree, especially when there’s a scrumptious bowl of Magnum bars in the picture.
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“@ardenkhan: Magnum is true, and pure love! <3 @magnum_ph” Thank you, Arden.
Sometimes, true pleasure is stripping yourself of all the trappings of modern living. Consider Tao Philippines, a local tour that invites you to explore the cluster of tiny islands between El Nido and Coron, Palawan. No itinerary, no plans. Just you, the sea, and idle, idle time.
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Pleasure for the sole: Vans does it again: great collab between Vans Era and Adam et Rope. These kicks are cooler than the other side of the pillow.
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The pleasure of being yourself and wearing what you want: sweats, heels & fur. Who would have thought?
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Being with your favorite person now made even more pleasurable with the Double Rocking Chair by Aitchison.
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